a Thai martial art that combines boxing with stand-up striking and clinching techniques

Muay Thai, Boxe thailandese
a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

kickboxing, pugilato con calci
a French form of kickboxing that incorporates both punches and kicks

savate
a dynamic style of kickboxing emphasizing diverse striking techniques, originating in Japan and known for high-level competitions

K-1, uno stile dinamico di kickboxing che enfatizza diverse tecniche di striking
a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

colpo diretto, jab
(boxing) a straight punch thrown with the rear hand, usually aimed straight at the opponent's head or body

croce, pugno diretto
(boxing) a powerful punch thrown with a bent arm aimed at connecting with the side or front of an opponent's head or body

gancio, colpo a gancio
(boxing) a powerful punch thrown from below, aimed upward toward the opponent's chin or body

uppercut, montante
(boxing) a strike aimed at the opponent's torso area, typically the ribs or abdomen

colpo al corpo, pugno al busto
(Muay Thai) a powerful strike where the fighter pivots on one foot while swinging the other leg horizontally to hit the opponent with the shin or foot

calcio rotante, calcio circolare
a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

schivare e contrattaccare, abbassarsi e schivare
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

bloccare, ostacolare
the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent

movimento della testa, schivata di testa
a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack

gancio di controllo, gancio d'arresto
a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg

calcio basso, low kick
the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely

interruzione, stop
a situation where one fighter delivers a punch or series of punches that disable their opponent of fighting in that match, leading to an immediate victory

KO, knockout
a powerful strike that makes an opponent unconscious or unable to continue the fight, resulting in an immediate victory for the delivering boxer

pugno del ko, colpo decisivo
a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury

knockout tecnico
a situation where two of the three judges score the bout in favor of one boxer, while the third judge scores it in favor of the other boxer

decisione divisa, decisione spezzata
a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios

boxe con l'ombra, boxe all'ombra
a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent

sessione di sparring, allenamento di boxe simulato
the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance

footing, corsa a piedi
a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility

stile peekaboo, guardia peekaboo
a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward

posizione mancina, postura mancina
a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind

posizione ortodossa, stance ortodossa
the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event

gli incontri preliminari, il sotto-cartellone
the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

le regole del Marchese di Queensberry, le regole di Queensberry
a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

incontro a premi, match di pugilato professionistico
a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance

calcio di spinta, teep kick
(boxing) a quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space

rottura, distacco
a defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own

contropugno, contrattacco
an event where individuals compete in the sport of boxing

combattimento, incontro
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